As has become the custom during trading seasons, Chris Archer’s name is stirring the hot stove.
The reasons are obvious: Archer is a very good player on an extremely team friendly deal. The Tampa Bay Rays hold team options that could keep Archer playing for the Rays through 2021 at the cost of $27.5MM from 2019-21. Even better is only $9.25MM is guaranteed, should something happen in the near future.
And interestingly, at this stage of his career, there’s an exact comp for that contract.
Let history be your guide
Last summer we saw a very similar pitcher moved in the White Sox Jose Quintana.